Owen dragged down to Liverpool’s level

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TALKS between Michael Owen’s representatives and Liverpool over a new contract were postponed yesterday and, although there was nothing sinister about the delay, it will suit the England striker. Committing his future to Anfield must be as enticing at the moment as, well, stepping up to take a penalty.

Owen’s inability to score from 12 yards against Southampton on Sunday was his seventh failure in 18 attempts in the Barclaycard Premiership — and tenth failure in 23 attempts in all competitions — which is an abject record for a man who makes a living out of beating goalkeepers. “Spotty Horror